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N439 VNN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,552 mi
Last recorded160,552 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 VNN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 160,552 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 153,975 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 153,915 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 144,201 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 133,691 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 133,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 125,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 117,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 114,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 107,800 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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N439 VNN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N439 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N439 VNN registered?

N439 VNN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N439 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N439 VNN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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